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OY18 FVK

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,583 mi
Last recorded38,583 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY18 FVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 38,583 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 32,465 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 32,456 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 26,087 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limits /wearing on edges several cuts outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr tyre outer side wall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted osf outer slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre worn close to limits wearing on edges cut in side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 26,087 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limits /wearing on edges several cuts outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr tyre outer side wall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted osf outer slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre worn close to limits wearing on edges cut in side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 21,148 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 13,870 miles

nsf tyre cut in sidewall and outer edge worn nsr tyre outer sidewall scrubbed badly osf tyre wearing low and it has a nail in the thread

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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OY18 FVK is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 53,130 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY18 FVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 8 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OY18 FVK registered?

OY18 FVK is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2018.

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The MOT history for OY18 FVK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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